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<h5>Description</h5>37.5 hours per week / permanent / Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with the requirement to work one late shift per week and be part of an out of hours 'on-call rota'.At YMCA DownsLink Group,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymcadlg.org/ymca-downslink-group-about-us/" target="_blank">our mission</a>&nbsp;is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.&nbsp;We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.Our values -&nbsp;we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections&nbsp;-guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.We have an exciting opportunity for a Supported Housing Manager to lead our <a href="https://www.ymcadlg.org/where-we-work/ymca-brighton-and-hove/" target="_blank">Brighton and Hove services</a>. Our 24/7 high support services provide supported accommodation for 35 young people at risk of homelessness across two sites – Lansworth House and Gareth Stacey House.As a Supported Housing Manager, you will oversee the daily operations, ensuring our accommodation is safe, welcoming and secure. You will work closely with and lead two Deputy Supported Housing Managers, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support.We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support—even in challenging moments—this could be the role for you.In delivering&nbsp;the role, you will be&nbsp;responsible for:-- Leadership and&nbsp;People Management:&nbsp;Lead and manage a team, recruiting and inducting new staff, and supporting their performance to ensure high standards of service at all times.-- Service Provision:&nbsp;Responsible for the daily operations of the service so that it meets the requirements of the service specification, and:- reflects Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices.- identifies, maps and encourages the strengths and talents of each young person, enabling them to acquire the skills they&nbsp;need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.-- Partnerships:&nbsp;Develop and maintain effective working relationships with partner organisations that add value to the core, commissioned service (or have the potential to) attending relevant multi-disciplinary meetings as needed.-- General:&nbsp;Be a member of the out of hours ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality.About You – If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.You will bring substantial experience in leading and developing teams within supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, coupled with a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments.You will be a confident and effective communicator with strong facilitation and decision-making skills, able to lead your team through challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will have proven experience in overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential services and will model professional standards, maintaining clear boundaries while fostering a culture of trust, safety and supportive relationships.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jay.Beach@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Jay.Beach@ymcadlg.org</a>. Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ymcadlg.org.</a>CLOSING DATE: Sunday 14 December 2025 at midnight.TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.An inclusive workplace&nbsp;We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.&nbsp;Accessibility&nbsp;If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.&nbsp;Successful applicants&nbsp;are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the&nbsp;Children’s and Adults’ barred lists)&nbsp;check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

YMCA DownsLink Group

Supported Housing Manager

Hours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £25,327 per annum (£26,775 FTE)Location: The Laburnum Centre, Bognor RegisContract: 12 months Fixed Term (FTC)Closing Date:&nbsp;3rd December, Midday*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship – you must have the Right to Work in the UK.Join Our Team as a Senior Coordinator (Maternity Cover)!About The RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Coordinator to take the lead in keeping our Laburnum Centre in Bognor Regis running smoothly and help deliver high-quality services for older people. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the community, combining administration, building management, and coordination of activities.You’ll be the go-to person for the day-to-day operations of the centre, working closely with colleagues, volunteers, partners, and building users to ensure everything runs safely, efficiently, and with a warm welcome.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead daily administration, customer service, and communications.</li><li>Support volunteers, sessional staff, and building hirers.</li><li>Coordinate and promote activities, helping older people get involved and stay connected.</li><li>Manage records, bookings, invoices, and Charitylog updates.</li><li>Ensure the building is safe, welcoming, and compliant.</li><li>Work with colleagues and partners to deliver high-quality community services.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Organised, confident, and proactive.</li><li>Skilled at juggling tasks and keeping everything running smoothly.</li><li>Friendly, approachable, and passionate about making a positive difference.</li><li>Comfortable using digital tools and managing data.</li><li>Excited to work in a community-focused, collaborative environment.</li></ul>This is a 12 month fixed-term role covering maternity leave and offers the opportunity to play a key role in a vibrant, welcoming community centre, making a real difference to the lives of local older people.If you feel you have the passion for the role but may not have all the skills we’d love to talk to you, so please do get in contact.&nbsp;BenefitsWe value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:<ul><li>Flexible working options</li><li>Ongoing professional development</li><li>28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)</li><li>Blue Light Card eligibility</li><li>BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li></ul>How to ApplyTo apply, please take a moment to read the full Job Description and find out more about us on our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/" target="_blank">Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove</a>.Then, send us your tailored CV along with a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the person specification.&nbsp;Alternatively you can download our application form&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/get-involved/work-for-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">Age UK West Sussex, Brighton &amp; Hove (aukwsbh) current vacancies</a>.Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If this applies to you, please indicate this clearly in your application.If you're successful at interview, we’ll make a verbal offer of employment, which will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.Who We AreAt Age UK West Sussex, Brighton &amp; Hove, we’re on a mission to change the way we age. As a local, independent charity and proud network partner of the national Age UK, we’re the go-to for expert guidance and support in later life. Whether it’s tackling issues like poverty, ageism and loneliness or helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected—we ensure that no one has to navigate later life alone.Through our advice services, wellbeing programmes and vibrant community centres, we empower older people with the support, companionship and activities they need to live life to the fullest. Our VIP values—Valued, Included, Passionate—drive everything we do, creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels heard and respected.If you want to make a real difference, come and join us.Equity, Diversity &amp; InclusionWe’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe in removing barriers so that everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability, has the opportunity to thrive.As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident programme, we actively support applications from disabled candidates and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment practices. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.We also value the experience and contributions of older workers and are committed to age-friendly employment practices that support people at every stage of life.We encourage individuals to let us know about any reasonable adjustments they may need, whether during the application process, interviews, or in the workplace, to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or need support with your application, please let us know at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk</a> and we’ll be in touch.

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Senior Coordinator (Arun) Maternity Cover

Family Support WorkerFull Time or Part Time ConsideredGreat Training &amp; Career PathYou will be called upon to support the delivery of physiotherapy sessions, music therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and home play sessions. You will support the therapists to create a learning environment that is appropriate, stimulating and addresses all areas of the child’s learning whilst focusing on developing each child’s functional skills.&nbsp;This will include not only traditional practice but involve ensuring activities are accessible to our families including indoor, outdoor and community based activities and the use of technology.&nbsp;<ul><li>You will support the work of the Outreach Worker through providing behaviour support and leading and planning sessions as directed by the team. </li><li>Safeguarding and the welfare of children are paramount to this role. </li><li>You will also be called upon to work with and give specialised support and advice to carers and families and provide ongoing pastoral support, as well as supporting siblings through play during session times. </li><li>You will be a vital part of the overall Fundraising team, helping to evangelise for the service within the community as well as helping to ensure that our services and families take the lead in all of our marketing and communications.</li></ul>Key Tasks and Main Duties:<ul><li>Work with the therapists to support the children to access high quality provision.</li><li>Work with the Outreach Worker to ensure the needs of the families are being met in terms of signposting to other agencies, supporting with behaviour issues and assisting with supporting statements.</li><li>Be prepared to undertake when asked training and other professional development as required.</li><li>Assist with session planning, organisation, set up prior to each session, recording of observations and clearing away at the end of a session.</li><li>Creating resources as directed by therapists.</li><li>Implement and maintain a lending library of resources to families.</li><li>Support with the delivery of sessions and support other sessions as necessary such as sensory play, music therapy and other services.</li><li>Lead the sibling support sessions as required</li><li>Support the therapists in the monitoring, evaluating of children’s progress and learning in order to inform planning and identify individual needs as well as measurement against impact benefits</li><li>Plan for appropriate learning environments</li><li>Ensure that the physical environment is maintained to high standards of safety, hygiene and presentation</li><li>Build and foster strong relationships and excellent communication with parents and guardians providing on-going pastoral support</li><li>Hands on involvement in all fundraising activities, including participating in 3rd party fundraising events for the Charity when required.</li><li>To assist in the preparation work for audits and inspections</li><li>To adhere to Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Risk Management, Confidentiality and all other Charity policies and procedures</li><li>This post includes 30 days of holiday per year plus UK national and bank holidays and can be done flexibly.</li></ul>You Should Have Proven Experience:<ul><li>A level 3 qualification in Early Years</li><li>A high standard of written and spoken English.</li><li>A lively and enthusiastic style.</li><li>A commitment to the benefits of early intervention services, a vision for how that can help families in their own homes and in the world today</li><li>Excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Desire to join an existing team and help where needed.</li><li>Flexible with your approach to working hours (able to accommodate the Charity’s service needs)</li><li>Confident about working with a wide range of families including in a family home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of our children and their family’s</li><li>Able to demonstrate the need for confidentiality and privacy</li><li>Reliable and trustworthy with a good sense of humour</li></ul>

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